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IMTTI Graduates 60 Montessori Educators, Calls for Wider Adoption of Montessori Education

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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The International Montessori Teachers Training Institute (IMTTI) has graduated 60 Montessori educators in Abuja, with its Country Director, Mr. Ademolu Kehinde, calling on school proprietors and education executives to embrace Montessori education as a proven approach to bringing out the best in every child. The call was made on Saturday at the graduation ceremony held at the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Maitama, Abuja, where Kehinde commended the graduands for their perseverance, dedication and commitment to successfully completing the Montessori training programme. Kehinde said Montessori education recognises the uniqueness and potential of every child, stressing that “Montessori brings out the best in every child.” He added that no child should be regarded as an empty vessel, as every learner possesses abilities that can be identified, nurtured and developed through the right educational environme...
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Aleshinloye Sarat Abiola Bags International Montessori Certification, Strengthens Early Childhood Education Expertise

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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Aleshinloye Sarat Abiola, Chief Executive Officer of Niftyminds Education Consult, has earned an international Montessori certification from the International Montessori Teachers Training Institute (IMTTI), marking another major milestone in her professional career and commitment to advancing quality early childhood education. The certification is expected to further strengthen Abiola’s expertise in Montessori education while equipping her with specialised knowledge and practical skills to support effective teaching and learning among young children, particularly at the preschool level. The IMTTI programme focuses on children between the ages of three and six years, providing educators with professional training in areas such as child psychology, practical life activities and child-centred learning methods. The Montessori approach encourages children to learn through exploration, purposeful activities and independence, while recognising t...
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Benue SUBEC Boss Hosts BESS Games Finals as Wurukum School Emerges Overall Champion

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 By Genesis ogiri  MAKURDI — The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Commission (SUBEC) has hosted the 2024/2025 Basic Education School Sports (BESS) Games State Finals at LGEA Primary School, Mbakunde, with the support of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The competition provided a platform for young pupils to demonstrate their sporting talents, with participants commended for displaying discipline, courage, teamwork and determination throughout the games. LGEA Primary School, Wurukum, Makurdi, emerged as the overall champion, an achievement described as a testament to the importance of creating opportunities for children to discover, develop and confidently express their potential through sports and other extracurricular activities. The SUBEC Chairman expressed appreciation to Governor Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia for providing a Digital Learning Centre and a fully equipped Smart Classroom for the winning school. Ac...
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Hope Raisers Global Foundation Concludes Four-Week Summer Splash AI STEM Education Project in Waru

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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Hope Raisers Global Foundation, under the leadership of its Founder, Ambassador Angonimi David-Imeh, has successfully concluded the 2026 edition of the Summer Splash AI STEM Education Project in Waru, Abuja, following four weeks of intensive learning, creativity, innovation and meaningful engagement with children and other beneficiaries. The project commenced with an opening ceremony that provided the children with an opportunity to take centre stage and dramatise a storyline inspired by their personal experiences, realities, dreams and understanding of the world around them. The organisers said the creative presentation reflected the project's commitment to giving children a platform to express themselves while building confidence and imagination. For four weeks, facilitators engaged the beneficiaries through interactive learning sessions, practical activities and STEM-focused exercises designed to stimulate curiosity and innovation. The...
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Stakeholders Seek Inclusion, Good Governance to Strengthen National Security at Ebi’s Summit

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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — Stakeholders have called for greater inclusion, good governance and ethical leadership as critical measures to strengthen national security and build a safer, more stable and prosperous Nigeria. The call was made at the Empower Her for Governance Summit, organised by the iTeach Africa Initiative and convened by its Director-General and Founder, Ebimoboere (Ebi) Alaibe Elezieanya, in Abuja. The summit was held under the theme, “Empower Her for Governance: Advancing Women’s Leadership for Inclusive Governance and Security.” The gathering brought together stakeholders from government, the security sector, civil society and development organisations to examine the relationship between women’s leadership, inclusive governance, development and national security. Speaking at the summit, Ebimoboere said national security is ultimately about people, their lives, dignity, freedom and their right to live without fear. She stressed that i...
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Oyo PDP Senatorial Candidate BASA Urges FG to Invest in Citizen Welfare at Abuja Summit

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 By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Candidate for Oyo South, Hon. Bolanle Amina Sarumi Aliyu (BASA), has urged the Federal Government to prioritise citizen welfare and human capital development as key components of effective governance and national security. BASA made the call while speaking during a panel session at a security and governance summit held at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, where stakeholders gathered to deliberate on inclusion, leadership, governance and national security. She said the welfare of citizens should remain central to government policies, stressing that a secure and stable society requires investment in its people and improved social and economic conditions. BASA particularly called on the Federal Government to improve the welfare and working conditions of security personnel, noting that those entrusted with protecting lives and property require adequate support, trainin...
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Accolade as Princess Dr. Victoria Ibokette Receives Honorary Fellowship from Marcus Garvey Institute International

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By Genesis ogiri  UYO —  Princess Dr. Victoria Ibokette, FICRPC, FICSP, D.PEACE, has received the prestigious Honorary Fellowship of the Marcus Garvey Institute International, Chicago, USA, in recognition of her outstanding leadership, humanitarian service, peace advocacy and valuable contributions to society. The distinguished honour was formally conferred on her during the 139th Posthumous Birthday, Pardon and Awards Celebration of the Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, held on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Civil Service Auditorium, Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The ceremony attracted dignitaries from government, academia, traditional institutions, civil society and the wider community. The event was organised by the Universal Negro Improvement Association–African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) and the Marcus Garvey Drillers Foundation School (MGDFS), in conjunction with the Marcus Garvey Institute International. The celebration honoured t...
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